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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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